A new study of twins challenges oversimplified claims about social media and well-being

TLDR

A study on Dutch twins reveals that social media's impact on well-being is minimal, partly due to genetic factors, urging a nuanced view on its effects.

“We shouldn't let headlines like ‘social media is toxic’ distract us from what really matters: each person's unique background and current state of life. Simply blaming social media use, or restricting access to platforms, won't solve our well-being and mental health challenges. Instead, we need to focus on the individual—because genes, context, and support all matter.”